Lawsuit alleges district and officials failed to protect student
A federal suit accuses East Sac County Community School District, Superintendent Jeffrey Kruse, and Principal Kevin Litterer of overseeing a teacher Stefanie Kelsey who sexually mistreated a 14 year old student during 2021 22. The complaint cites locked classroom doors, absence management, and aides failing to report rumors as factors enabling abuse.
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Cedar Rapids St Patrick's Parade aims to boost turnout and volunteers
The Cedar Rapids St Patrick's Parade organizers hope to fill streets with green after dwindling spectators. Lead organizer Chris Faille says 12 to 15 core volunteers plan the event with 12 marshals staging and 50 to 60 along the route wearing white lab coats bearing a green shamrock.
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St Patrick’s Day Parade Builds Sponsorships and Entries
The parade plans partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits to cover rising costs as volunteer numbers drop. Online entry calls go out toward the end of January, with about 90 entries anticipated. Units include family floats nonprofits and even vehicles like the Wienermobile and a so called Popemobile. Kyle Faille portrays St Patrick for his third year, following predecessors. Colleen assists as Irish heritage host and parade rider.
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St Patrick's Day Parade Draws Cedar Rapids Crowds
Downtown Cedar Rapids hosts the 1 pm 2024 St Patrick's Day parade with streets closed from 10 am staging zones to noon along the route. After-party at Big Grove Brewery includes awards around 4 pm. Parade costs run about 25 000 with Hooley fundraisers drawing 6500 last year and roughly 2500 attendees.
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